Focal periosteal chondroma of the hand: A review of 24 cases - 26/09/14
Abstract |
Introduction |
Periosteal chondroma is a benign cartilaginous tumour that is less common than enchondroma and rarely arises at the hand.
Patients and method |
We report a retrospective review of 24 patients with focal periosteal chondroma of the hand and a mean follow-up of seven years and four months. The 13 females and 11 males had a mean age of 41 years and three months.
Results |
Radiographs performed to investigate a hard lump on a finger established the diagnosis in 23 (95.8%) patients, and histological documentation was obtained consistently. The proximal and distal phalanges were the most common sites of involvement. The tumour recurred in a single patient, a 10-year-old child, 10 months after surgery.
Conclusion |
No other complications were recorded. Tumour excision and curettage of the lesion are the suggested treatments for periosteal chondroma. Most recurrences occur early after initial surgery.
Level of evidence |
Level IV.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Periosteal chondroma, Juxta-cortical chondroma, Hand, Benign cartilaginous tumour
Plan
Vol 100 - N° 6
P. 617-620 - octobre 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.